Elaine de Kooning

Elaine de Kooning was an influential American painter and art teacher, best known for her expressive portraits and dynamic, abstract works. As a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, she combined bold brushwork with a keen sense of color and form. She also contributed to art criticism and played a significant role in the New York art scene in the mid-20th century. Her work often captured both the personality and energy of her subjects, blending realism with artistic innovation. Elaine was married to painter Willem de Kooning, and her career helped bridge traditional portraiture with modernist abstraction.